Bechtel

Lead Mechanical Field Engineer

Bechtel$100K — $120K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent and 8-10 years of relevant experience, or 12-14 years of experience
  • Experience in large EPC industrial or power projects
  • Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods
  • Familiarity with piping systems, rotating, and static equipment installation
  • Proficient in mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs
  • Experience managing RFIs, technical queries, and related documentation
  • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership for mechanical construction scopes such as gas turbines and auxiliary systems
  • Coordinate field engineering and oversee construction work packaging
  • Engage the development of team members through feedback and competency assessments
  • Direct requisition preparation for procured materials and services
  • Oversee quantity take-off, control, and reporting
  • Ensure safety protocols are implemented in the operational area
  • Coordinate system turnover activities with construction and startup teams
  • Review and approve subcontractor inspection and testing plans

Benefits

  • Comprehensive career advancement programs
  • Robust health and wellness benefits
  • Policies promoting work-life balance and time off for recharge
  • A culture that fosters sustainable growth and innovation
  • Access to programs that enhance workplace culture
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 298036
  • Relocation Authorized: National - Accompanied
  • Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
  • Work Location: Fairbanks Township, IN


Project Overview:

We are looking for top talent to join the expanding Bechtel Renewables & Clean Power business line to deliver the latest in our long-term portfolio of natural gas fired combined cycle power projects. This Project is a nominal 640MW single unit that will provide consistent electrical power to the regional grid. Bechtel is currently supporting our customer to define the scope and design basis for the Project which will utilize advanced gas turbine technology to deliver reliable and responsive electric power generation. The position will initially be based in the Reston, VA office (single status) to support preconstruction and project planning activities, followed by a long-term field assignment at the project site in Sullivan County, Indiana upon mobilization

Job Summary:

Provides technical leadership and coordination for all mechanical construction scopes including, gas turbines, rotating & static equipment installation, tanks, fin-fan coolers, and auxiliary mechanical systems. Responsible for construction work packaging, field engineering coordination, quantity tracking, technical issue resolution, inspection coordination, turnover support, and integration between construction, engineering, procurement, QA/QC, vendors, and commissioning teams. #LI-RM1

Major Responsibilities:

On a medium sized job, performs the duties of a lead engineer in either an area, coordinating and directing a variety of disciplines, or as a Deputy Project Field Engineer, coordinating all activities related to the operation of assigned operating section

Leadership/Supervision
  • Proactively engages with their teams' development through CPM, competency development/assessment and feedback
  • Supervises a broad range of construction engineering work within a specific engineering discipline.

Work Planning & Packaging
  • Coordinates with design on constructability issues.

Material Management
  • Directs the preparation of requisitions for field procured materials, material substitution, services, and equipment.

Quantities
  • Possesses responsibility for quantity take-off, control, reporting and forecasting.

Safety / Quality Control
  • Ensures zero accident philosophy and requirements are implemented and adhered to by craft and others when in the operational area, and tools and equipment are in safe condition and operated safely.

System Turnover Coordinator

For Direct Hire:
  • Possesses responsibility for coordinating between construction and startup to ensure the various system walkdowns are performed, interfacing with the startup specialist as required to support component/system turnover and assuming responsibility (as required) for area turnover coordination as determined by the PFE.

STR / Subcontract Coordinator
  • Reviews and approves inspection test plans
  • Supervises reviews of subcontractor submittals


Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) and 8 -10 years of relevant experience or 12-14 years of relevant work experience


Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Large EPC industrial or power project field engineering experience
  • Strong understanding of mechanical construction methods and sequencing
  • Experience with piping systems, rotating equipment, and static equipment installation
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings, specifications, and P&IDs Experience managing RFIs, redlines, as-builts, and technical queries
  • Understanding of welding, NDE, pressure testing, and turnover requirements
  • Experience coordinating inspections, testing, and turnover documentation
  • Strong interface coordination with construction, engineering, QA/QC, and vendors Familiarity with AWP, CWPs, IWPs, and workface planning preferred
  • Strong communication, planning, and problem-solving skills


Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

About Bechtel

Bechtel Corporation is an American engineering, procurement, construction, and project management company founded in San Francisco, California, and headquartered in Reston, Virginia. It is the largest construction company in the United States and the 11th-largest privately owned American company in 2018. Its headquarters are in the Reston area of unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia. Bechtel is a global engineering, construction, and project management company, and they are currently working on projects in over 40 countries. The company is organized into five global business units that specialize in civil infrastructure; power generation, communications, and transmission; mining and metals; oil, gas, and chemicals; and government services.
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